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Free No-Obligation NJ Long Term Care Insurance
Quotes.
Expert Advice. Top-Rated Coverage.
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Long Term Care Insurance protects your assets
Long Term Care (LTC) insurance can offset the costs associated with caring for
someone who cannot perform the activities of daily living due to a chronic
health condition or disability. A Long Term Care insurance policy helps ensure
the cost of this care does not become an undue financial burden on you and your
family.
Top-Rated Long Term Care Insurance Coverage
There are a wide variety of options when it comes to long term care insurance
in New Jersey. You can customize the policy to meet your needs and budget
through one of many highly rated and trusted insurance companies.
What is the best plan for me?
Receive a Free No-Obligation quote from an experienced, licensed long
term care insurance professional located right here in New Jersey. This way you can be
sure you are getting the best possible expert advice for your individual needs.
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) are at the end of
the page.
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Long Term Care Insurance FAQ
Below are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about long term
care insurance coverage.
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What is Long Term Care? |
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Long Term Care (LTC) defines the services and
support needed because of a chronic health condition or disability - where help
is required with the activities of daily living (bathing, continence, dressing,
eating, transferring and toileting). |
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Where is Long Term Care provided? |
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Care can be provided at home, in an adult day
care center, assisted living facility or a nursing home. |
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Who decides where care is provided? |
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The person needing care, in conjunction with
their family, usually decide where care will be provided. Many people prepare
in advance by talking to the family about their wishes and by having an
attorney prepare a Living Will and Health Care Proxy. |
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What are the types of expenses I could face if I
need Long Term Care? |
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The average cost of care can be
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$18 per hour for Home Care
- $5,000 per month for Assisted Living
- $8,000 per
month for a Nursing Home
In other words, it could cost you in the region of $96,000 if you required a
one year stay in a nursing home. Without the protection of Long Term Care
insurance you run the risk of having to spend some or all of your life savings
to pay for this care. This could result in an unnecessary financial burden on
you and your family. |
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Who pays for Long Term Care? |
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The cost of Long Term Care can be paid by the
person needing care, their family members, Medicare (max 100 days), Medicaid
(if assets are less than $2,000) or Long Term Care insurance. |
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Why should I consider buying a Long Term Care
insurance policy? |
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In many cases, health and disability insurance
will cover only a small portion of long term care costs. A Long Term Care
insurance policy protects your assets from the cost of care. This is especially
important if you have a spouse. If your savings were spent on one spouse's care
that could leave the healthy spouse without enough money for their future
needs. Spending your savings on Long Term Care could diminish or eliminate the
possibility of leaving an inheritance. The insurance company can also help you
and your family find the appropriate care in your area. |
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Is it easy to buy a Long Term Care insurance
policy? |
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Yes, in most cases. If you are in reasonably good
health, an experienced New Jersey long term care insurance agent who represents
several reputable insurance companies can help obtain the best and most
affordable coverage available. Regardless of your marital status or whether you
have children or not, you should consider this most important and valuable
coverage as part of your overall insurance needs.
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How do I qualify to receive benefits on a Long
Term Care insurance policy? |
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You could qualify to receive benefits if:
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You are unable to perform 2 of the 6 activities of daily living (ADLs) and a
medical professional certifies that this inability will last for at least 90
days OR
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If you require supervision with the ADLs due to a cognitive impairment (e.g.
Alzheimer's disease)
The six defined activities of daily living (ADLs) are bathing, continence,
dressing, eating, transferring (e.g. moving unassisted from a bed to a chair)
and toileting. |
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Are all Long Term Care insurance policies the
same? |
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Not all Long Term Care insurance policies the
same. You can customize the policy to meet your needs and budget. You may also
choose the coverage amount (the benefit) that best suits you; the waiting
period until the coverage begins and the length of the time the benefits will
be paid (benefit period).
Other factors you may wish to consider include whether you want to purchase any
optional riders that are available such as an inflation rider (i.e the coverage
amount increases each year to keep up with inflation). |
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Is the premium for Long Term Care protection
tax-deductible? |
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Depending on your tax filling status, all or part
of the premium may be deductible. Certain states also have a tax credit for
Long Term Care insurance premiums. |
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